# Vertical Work Table / Spoilboard **URL:** \ **Category:** Projects\ **Tags:** vertical-table\ **Created:** [December 13, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727 "2023-12-13T01:26:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![corbin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/corbin/32/2800_2.png) [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727/1 "2023-12-13T01:26:38Z")
Hi all! I finished a vertical work table for my Avid CNC. Here’s a video on the build process, along with some design decisions: [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/1/18f44acf309c175e17005870b960e52250b49f8a.jpeg "The Ultimate CNC Vertical Work Table! Design considerations, the build, and the free CAD files") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goEUX2vf508) I shared the CAD File (fusion 360) as a free download: > **[Digital File: CNC Vertical Work Table / Spoilboard CAD File](https://www.corbinsworkshop.com/shop/digital-file-cnc-vertical-work-table-spoilboard-cad-file/)** > > This is a free download of the CAD file for my CNC Vertical Work Table. I designed it for my 4’x8′ Avid CNC, but it could easily be modified for any machine. The file is... \[read more\] A couple of pictures: ![Vertical CNC work table - DSC01507](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/4/4fea3b52f177f79ef0eab9af70e88c943b47c26b.jpeg) ![Vertical CNC work table - DSC01510](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/avidcnc/original/2X/a/a7844a4d195568207fc35b169ca4dc85bde15191.jpeg) Thanks, Corbin ---
**Author:** ![Christopher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@Christopher](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Christopher)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2023, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727/2 "2023-12-13T04:16:45Z")
Your videos are always appreciated. I’d like some capacity to true the surface in the mounted position- maybe shims between the VWT and the table frame? ---
**Author:** ![corbin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/corbin/32/2800_2.png) [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2023, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727/3 "2023-12-13T14:15:19Z")
Yeah, that is a good point – I didn’t mention it in the video, but I did use the CNC to flush trim the end of the main horizontal spoilboard; I then used that as my top guide to ensure everything was parallel and perpendicular. I still did have to tram it in in two other planes, but it made it a lot easier and faster. ---
**Author:** ![gordo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@gordo](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/gordo)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727/4 "2023-12-13T18:52:05Z")
Thanks for the cool video Corbin, I always enjoy them and learn something! It’s a lot of work you’re doing for the community; GOOD on you as they say down under. ---
**Author:** ![sehast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@sehast](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/sehast)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727/5 "2023-12-13T20:21:23Z")
Great video. I made one similar except I used 1/4" brass dowels instead of dogs. They do the job with a much lower profile and lower cost. ---
**Author:** ![corbin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/corbin/32/2800_2.png) [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727/6 "2023-12-13T20:33:42Z")
Brass dowels are a good idea! I’ll try to mention that as a good inexpensive option. I’ve used steel ones for alignment…but brass is a little “safer”. @gordo - Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![JeffsDesign](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/jeffsdesign/32/5574_2.png) [@JeffsDesign](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/JeffsDesign)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727/7 "2023-12-16T22:32:05Z")
I 3D printed some of your hold downs and they are incredibly strong for the size # not sponsored 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Christopher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@Christopher](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/Christopher)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727/8 "2023-12-16T22:52:49Z")
What material did you opt for? ---
**Author:** ![corbin](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.avidcnc.com/corbin/32/2800_2.png) [@corbin](https://forum.avidcnc.com/u/corbin)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-work-table-spoilboard/2727/9 "2023-12-17T00:31:21Z")
> [@JeffsDesign](#): > > I 3D printed some of your hold downs and they are incredibly strong for the size # not sponsored 😉 Thanks Jeff! Yeah, the trick of printing them on the side produces a real strong result. @Christopher I’ve been printing them out of plain cheap PLA, PLA+ and 3D Fuel “Pro” PLA+. All materials seem to work fine…I haven’t managed to break any of them.